An innovative Reader in Ritual Studies which focuses on the Christian Liturgy as an example of ritual studies, this book covers the context of ritual, classical views of ritual, defining ritual, the field of ritual, the Method, including Participant observations, and Case studies. Many of the great names such as Mary Douglas, Romano Guardini, Ronald L. Grimes Margaret Mary Kelleher, Nathan D Mitchelland Catherine Bell are made conveniently accessible here, together with a wide range of up to date work in this growing area.
- ISBN10 028105746X
- ISBN13 9780281057467
- Publish Date 22 July 2007
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint SPCK Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 228
- Language English